Job Description

Requisition ID: 25892-343844

Type of need for Driver Apprentice Positions

Road

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination. Responsibilities include non-driving duties such as forklift operation and working the dock.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a CDL permit prior to entering job classification • Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards• Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator• Basic written and verbal communication skills• Ability to lift/carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to noise and vibration• Exposure to dust and diesel fumes• Exposure to hazardous materials shipped and packaged under DOT regulations• Hours may vary due to operational need

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